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Food & Products

How to Make Japanese Cup Ramen (The Right Way – No Microwave!)

Hello everyone.Today, I’ll show you how to prepare Japanese cup ramen the right way.If you’ve just arrived in Japan, thi...
Food & Products

Why Dorayaki Is So Popular in Japan (The Real Reason)

Hello everyone!Today, I’d like to introduce one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets: dorayaki.When people think o...
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What You Can Actually Buy at a Japanese Convenience Store (More Than Just Food)

Hello everyone.Today, I’ll introduce some things you can buy at Japanese convenience stores.But instead of the usual ite...
Food & Products

Why Japanese Convenience Stores Sell So Many Umbrellas

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to explain why umbrellas sell so well at Japanese convenience stores.If you visit Japan, ...
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Do Japanese Convenience Stores Have Toilets? (Rules & Tips for Tourists)

Hello everyone.Today, I’ll explain something that often surprises visitors to Japan: convenience store toilets.Yes—many ...
Store Operations

Why Are Japanese Convenience Store Microwaves So Powerful?

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to talk about the “hidden star” of Japanese convenience stores: the microwave.If you’ve e...
Store Operations

How Deliveries Work at Japanese Convenience Stores (A Simple Guide)

Hello everyone.Today, I’ll explain how product deliveries work at Japanese convenience stores.In Japan, these deliveries...
Store Operations

Why You Have to Press “YES” When Buying Alcohol in Japan (And Why It Doesn’t Really Work)

Hello everyone,Today, I’d like to explain a strange button you must press when buying alcohol or cigarettes in Japan.If ...
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What Is a Japanese Convenience Store Shift Like? (Full Guide)

Hello everyone.Today, I’ll walk you through a full day inside a Japanese convenience store.This is not about a single wo...
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Why Are Japanese Convenience Stores Open 24 Hours? (Real Reason Explained)

Why are convenience stores in Japan open 24 hours a day, even in areas with very few customers at night?The answer is mo...